The move set off a firestorm in the knitting world. “If it’s one way, then it should be both ways,” one knitter said. Others thought it was necessary: “In a perfect world, we would just craft.”

Whether you're headed on a Summer trip or to a barbecue for July 4 or you simply are going to hang out in your backyard, you can get in the patriotic spirit with an American-themed manicure . The following nail polish shades of red, white, and blue are your ideal tools for creating the star-spangled nail art of your dreams. You may decide to paint each nail a different shade, keep it simple wit...